Commonly known in English as the Feast of Weeks, is a Jewish holiday that occurs on the sixth day of the Hebrew month of Sivan.

It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777, by resolution of the Second Continental Congress. The Flag Resolution, stated: “Resolved, That the flag […]

A holiday of honoring fatherhood and paternal bonds, as well as the influence of fathers in society.

Festival of the Sacrifice, it honors the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son Ismael as an act of obedience to God’s command. Before Ibrahim could sacrifice his son, […]

Public holiday A federal holiday in the United States commemorating the emancipation of African-American slaves. It is also often observed for celebrating African-American culture. Originating in Galveston, Texas, it has […]

It was brought to Canada by French settlers celebrating the traditional feast day of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist.

Molad Tamuz: Wed, 48 minutes and 3 chalakim after 6:00 The tenth month of the civil year and the fourth month of the ecclesiastical year on the Hebrew calendar, and […]

A federal statutory holiday, it celebrates the anniversary of Canadian Confederation which occurred on July 1, 1897, with the passing of the British North America Act, 1897 where the four […]

Public holiday A federal holiday in the United States commemorating the Declaration of Independence of the United States, on July 4, 1776. The Continental Congress declared that the thirteen American […]